Joseph (Todd) Utterback Email & Phone Number

Carrollton, TX, US

Mckinney, Texas, United States

Supplier Quality Engineering role that focuses on supplier oversight through requirements reviews; in-process and final inspection at supplier’s facilities; risk identification and mitigation; robust containment, root cause, corrective action and validation of supplier caused defects; and supplier improvement activities.

Mckinney, TX

Responsible for quality assurance and on time delivery of F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Airborne Processors.

Mckinney, TX

• Worked to continuously improve factory quality, performance and meet production demands. Recognized for producing quality work and having outstanding attention to detail. Led many defect and waste reduction projects.
• Led cross functional team to create 9 assembly instructions for new LAV-AT factory.
• Worked closely with MTS line operators to map processes and reduce cycle time by 20 hours.
• Led R6Sigma team, mapped MMA line process and reduced cycle time by 14 hours.
• Created and maintained special instructions for the use of torque analyzers for McKinney factories to reduce the risk of applying incorrect torque.
• Created annual web based Optics Handling course, along with various optics protection, which reduced optics replacement cost by over $80K per month. Obtained Raytheon Six Sigma Specialist Certification.

Mckinney, TX

Provided Industrial Engineering support to various programs. Worked closely with Industrial, Mechanical and Tooling Engineers in defining product build sequence, assembly tooling and factory resource requirements.

Plano, TX

Successfully managed engineering change orders and specification waivers from customer. Communicated changes to the manufacturing floor. Worked closely with assemblers to understand improvement opportunities and reduce waste. Submitted numerous supplier problem sheets to customer to improve various aspects of manufacturing. Continuously improved assembly.

Dallas, TX

Directed activities of paramedical firm, including supervision of 4 employees in addition to several contract medical examiners. Improved efficiency and quality of office. Resolved customer service issues and complaints. Implemented document scanning process resulting in savings of $23K per year.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Sales and marketing of medical testing services to doctors and hospitals. Created sales letters and advertisements.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Sold voice and data T1 communications service to business owners in the Dallas area. Scheduled appointments for needs analysis to determine opportunities for cost, quality, and productivity improvements for companies. Developed skills in creating rapport and building relationships with customers. Promoted to Team Leader to mentor and train new sales.

Continuously improved the manufacturing and design of semiconductor equipment. Managed up to 15 Manufacturing Technologists. Ensured quality of incoming parts and completed assemblies. Communicated with customers for identification of issues, root cause analysis and corrective action. Worked with managers to identify and resolve problems impacting product.

Austin, Texas Area

Acquired hands on training while improving processes in manufacturing of new product line. Created and followed procedures to assemble various subassemblies. Worked with team to deliver on time with zero defects to the internal customer. Discovered and implemented many process and product improvements. Successfully analyzed equipment designs and.

Austin, Texas Area

Designed automatic fire sprinkler systems for commercial buildings. Completed plans for an average of one building weekly. Generated specifications and construction blueprints. Coordinated the activities of electrical and HVAC engineers. Interacted with fire department officials to gain design approvals.